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With 6 children I'm always watching my money...I use spray paint on a lot of my home decor projects because it's inexpensive and the new colors and quality are so good now! Some of my favorites are "Blue Ocean Breeze" and "Bahama Sea" by Krylon.

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Know of any flea markets, thrift stores or yard sales coming up? Share your information here! If I hear of any shows, I'll post them here for you! Here are some new shops I found in downtown Salt Lake! The Retro Rose, Hip & Humble and Emily Janes! Go check em out!

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Elizabeth of Simple Simon has been making all kinds of fun things for me...for more information, email me at christineishmael@gmail.com

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Hey Everyone! I have a crazy story to share with you and I need your help!

So my crazy story begins with a friend of mine, who posted on her facebook about a competition for a free lap band surgery worth $15,000! I have forever struggled with my weight and after giving birth 6 times, have pretty much done my body in....I don't have as much energy as I'd like and I keep trying dieting and exercising and dieting again and again with little luck....so when this opportunity came up I thought, "what the heck", I'm gonna give it a try! Well, guess what? I got a call on from the Surgical Weight Loss Center of Utah on Tuesday. They told me that out of 1,000 applicants, I was in the top 5!!! They liked my story and my reason for wanting this surgery! I felt pretty lucky! Yesterday they had me come into the office where they went over the lap band procedure, had me meet with a psychiatrist, nutritionist, exercise specialist and the surgeon! They called today to let me know that now I go public....yipes, big gulp, deep breath.....going public means that my story will be posted on the blog, they will air radio commercials on FM 100 (a local Utah station) AND local television commercials! I got to do a fun photo shoot today! My pictures is posted up above! I had a blast and afterwards had to pinch myself so I'd remember I wasn't a supermodel but a wife & mother to 6! That's how much fun it was! The surgical center has been amazing and their staff are the kindest people! My picture & profile is now posted! So go on and please vote for me over & over again!And thank you to EVERYONE for your wonderful love & support!

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I'm a nut for anything vintage & crafty! I love hunting for treasures at flea markets, thrift stores, yard sales, you name it....I love colorful fabrics, papers & ribbon and making stuff! I'm always searching for new colors in spray paint so I can touch up, re-do or re-make something old new & fresh again! I'm always changing the look of my home! I also love throwing parties! I love trying new recipes and finding new cook books (see what I mean about this & that?) I love too many things to settle for just one! I love blogging, traveling, being a Mom and hanging out with my hubby & 6 kids! My husband grew up in Leiceister, England and then married me, an American chick! Life is about as crazy & hectic as it can get, but we all somehow survive! Check back often as I'm always adding new things and when you stop by, leave me a comment so I know you were here!

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I've done several in-home boutiques, flea market & farmer's markets. If you'd like to be a vendor at a future show, please contact me at christineishmael@gmail.com

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We're working on a 2011 family reunion and I need some help! If you know of fabulous but affordable places to go with a large group, please e-mail me at christineishmael@gmail.com (Family: updates will be posted here)